I almost shed a tear. - You were this close to crying. Then you remembered who you a

You were this close to crying. Then you remembered who you are.

I saw my mom cry. I almost cried. Then I yelled at her for being weak.

My ex came back. I almost cried. Then I called him a f***ing loser.

I got dumped. I almost cried. Then I cried on my best friend's shoulder.